The document presents a comprehensive overview of off-grid solar systems, including the project's aim to demystify the components and assembly of such systems for individual use. It covers the fundamental differences between off-grid and on-grid systems, outlines key components required for installation, and provides detailed steps for selecting and sizing the necessary equipment. Additionally, the document discusses the pros and cons of off-grid systems, highlights practical applications like the solar installation at Jaipur railway station, and concludes with insights on the sustainability and reliability of solar energy.

1. DESIGN OFF GRID SOLAR SYSTEM
Presented By-
Pindoriya Rajesh M
D15041
Under Guidance By-
Prof. Ramesh Oruganti
IIT Mandi

2. Contents
Aim of project
Motivation
Introduction: Off-grid solar system
Introduction: On-grid solar system
How the solar system fit together
How to choose all components
Pros and cons of off-grid solar system
Conclusions

3.  Aim of project:- Day by day the price of solar
panels falls gradually, but still, installation of a
complete off-grid solar system is costly due to
lack of knowledge and information.
 An off grid or stand along solar PV system is
when solar PV system is not connected to the
utility grid and we are producing own electricity
via solar is called off-grid solar system.
 I decided to choose this project on how to get all
the components for our solar system separately
and assemble it all by myself.
Aim of Project & Motivation
Reference: http://carboncycle2.lbl.gov/research/focus-areas/photovoltaic-solar-cells/

4. Introduction: Off-Grid Solar System
http://brisbanesolarinformation.com.au/

5. On-Grid Solar System:
 On-grid means solar system is tied to local utility
company’s system.
 On-grid systems are linked with power utilities,
which enable the home to use the power generated
by the solar system as well as power from the local
utility.
 These systems can also feed power back into the
grid during times of low usage and high
production.
 Being grid-tied is beneficial because we don’t have
to buy an expensive battery back-up system to
store any excess energy.
Introduction: On-Grid Solar System
Reference:http://www.leonics.com/system/solar_photovoltaic/solar_grid_tie_system/solar_
grid_tie_system_en.php

6. Solar Panel
DC Breaker &
Meter
Charge
Controller DC Load
BatteryMeter
DC Breaker
AC Load AC Breaker
Inverter
How the solar system fit together.
For an off-grid solar system we need
four basic components:-
1. Solar Panel (PV Panel)
2. Charge Controller
3. Inverter
4. Battery

7. Mounting
Solar panels
Inverter
Batteries
Charge controller
Components of Off-Grid
Solar System

8. Basic Steps to Installation Off-Grid Solar PV System for Our Home
http://brisbanesolarinformation.com.au/
Step 1: Calculate home load (AC+DC loads)
Step 2: Battery Selection
Step 3: Solar Panel Selection
Step 4: Charge Controller Selection
Step 5: Inverter Selection
Step 6: Series and Parallel Connection
Step 7: Mounting the Solar Panel

9. Electric heater Air conditionerElectric furnaceRefrigerators
Small loads LED lamp LED street lamp
Introduction:
Types of loads
1. Basic Loads
2. Large appliances
3. Special loads
Basic Loads
Large appliances Special Loads

10. Step 1: Calculate total DC loads
How to convert AC loads to DC loads.
DC loads= AC Loads/Inverter efficiency
Step A: Determine average daily DC load in watt- hours
AC average
daily load
(Wh/day)
Inverter
efficiency
DC average
daily load
Wh/day
Average daily
DC load
Wh/day
2000 /0.92 +100 = 2273
Reference:- www.altestore.com
Leff=
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝑪 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅𝒔
𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆
Battery bank capacity=
𝑳𝒆𝒇𝒇∗𝑫𝒂
𝑫𝑶𝑫∗𝑭𝒕
Where;
Da: Days of autonym,
DOD: Depth of discharge
Ft: temperature function
Leff=
𝟐𝟐𝟕𝟑
𝟐𝟒
= 95.05 Ah/day

11. Days of Autonomy:
The amount of time (days) the system can operate on battery
power alone with no input from other generation sources (PV,
and generator).
DoD (Depth of discharge):
Measure of maximum capacity to be withdrawn from a battery.
- Common basic sizing guid:50%
- Discharge only 10-20% to maximize battery life
- Inverse to SoC (State of charge)
- 50% DoD= 50% SoC
Step 2: Size of Battery Bank
Step B: Determine battery bank capacity (Ah)
Leff. (Ah/Day) Daily of
autonomy
Battery temp.
multiplier
Discharge
limit
Battery bank
capacity Ah
95.05 *3 days /1.19 /0.50 = 479.245
 The rated capacity is taken to be
specified at 25°C with a C/20
discharge.
 At higher discharge rates, the
capacity will be lower and vice versa.

12. Step 3: Solar Panel Selection
 Solar panels are generally rated under standard test
conditions (STC): irradiance of 1,000 W/m², solar
spectrum of AM 1.5 and module temperature at 25°C.
 During the 12hr day time the sunlight is not uniform,
and it also differ according to our location on the globe.
 So we can assume 5 hours of effective sunlight which
will generate the rated power.
 So total power output of Panels = 24V * 479.245 Ah = 11
kWh
 Power to be generated per hour = 11000 / 5= 2.2 kW

13.  A solar charge controller is a device which is placed between a solar panel and a battery.
 It regulates the voltage and current coming from solar panels.
 It is used to maintain the proper charging voltage on the batteries.
 As the input voltage from the solar panel rises, the charge controller regulates the charge to the batteries
preventing any over charging.
Step 4: Charge Controller Selection
Rating of Charge Controller:
 Since our system is rated at 24 V, the charge
controller is also 24 V.
 Current rating = Power output of Panels / Voltage =
2200 W / 24V = 91.67 A
 So choose a Charge Controller of 24 V and more
than 91.67 A.

14. Step 5: Inverter Selection
Inverter Types
1. Square Wave
2. Modified Sine Wave
3. Pure Sine Wave (SPWM)
 Square wave inverters are the cheapest but not suitable for all appliances.
 Modified Sine Wave output is also not suitable for certain appliances, particularly those with capacitive
and electromagnetic devices such as: a fridge, microwave oven and most kinds of motors.
 Typically modified sine wave inverters work at lower efficiency than pure sine wave inverters.
 Mostly SPWM type inverter use in off grid solar system.
Rating of Inverter
 The power rating should be equal or more than the total load in watt at any instant.
 In our case the maximum load at any instant = A.C. (630 W)+ Refrigerator (530 W) + T.V. (200W) + Fan
(6*80W) + CFL (6*11W) = 2000 W
 By taking some margin we can choose a 2000 W inverter.
 As our system is 24 V we have to select a 24V DC to 230V/50Hz AC pure sine wave inverter.

15. Step 6: Mounting the Solar Panel
 After designing the solar system, buy all the components with
appropriate rating as per the previous steps.
 Now it is time to mount the solar panel. First choose a suitable location
on the roof top, or on the ground, where there is no obstruction of
sunlight.
 The tilt of the stand is nearly equal to the latitude angle of our location.
 Tilting : To get the most from solar panels, we need to point them in the
direction that captures the maximum sun light, i.e. south if we are in the
northern hemisphere or north if we are in the southern hemisphere.

16.  We are interested to know how much energy is produced by our
solar panel or how much energy being consumed by our
appliances we have to use energy meters.
 the meter combines accurate 1-phase and 3-phase energy and
power measurements with data logging, power quality analysis,
alarming and I/O capabilities are typically available in such a
compact meter.
 It provides a high degree of visibility to data and assets that
allows for cost savings, rapid response time, and better
decisions.
 Improve operations and profitability of our facility with this
easy-to-install, easy-to-operate meter.
Reference: http://clarkpowerproducts.com/products/metering
Metering and Data logging

17. Pros Cons
No electricity bills We will need a room to store large solar
batteries and a battery bank
No electric rate hikes You must closely monitor energy usage so you
don’t run out of power.
We will have access to power when grid-reliant
customers face power outages, grid outages and
rolling blackouts.
The high costs of setup and maintenance.
We will reduce our carbon footprint and
decrease our dependence on energy through
more efficient use of power.
We don’t have access to power if weather,
natural disasters or accidents damage or
destroy solar panels or solar system.
Pros and cons of off-grid solar system

18. Solar Power Now a Reality at Jaipur Railway Station
 Jaipur railway station's rooftop installed
solar panels produced 260 units of
electricity on the maiden day on Friday
(20/05/2016), which was 35 units more
than its daily capacity.
 The operation was inaugurated by the
general manager of North Western
Railways (NWR), Anil Singhal, who said,
"The energy harnessed from the solar
panels will help Jaipur railway station
save Rs 7.2 lakh on power bills, annually.
 projection is to produce 50 kW power in a
year.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Solar-power-now-a-reality-at-Jaipur-railway-station

19. Conclusions
 Solar energy is a resource that is not only sustainable for energy consumption, it is indefinitely renewable.
 Solar panels also require little maintenance; after installation and optimization they are very reliable due to
the fact that they actively create electricity in just a few millimeters.
 Off-grid Solar systems are also a silent producer of energy.
 Off-grid Solar system energy output is maximized when the panel is directly facing the sun. This means
that panels in a fixed location, such as the building above, will see a reduced energy production when the
sun is not at an optimal angle.
 The primary disadvantage of off-grid solar power is that it obviously cannot be created during the night.
 The power generated is also reduced during times of cloud cover

20. Thanks for your attention
Any Questions????